Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed; emergency response underway
Rappler — March 29, 2024, 04:00 AM UTC
Summary: The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a cargo freighter struck it, causing $2 billion in estimated rebuilding costs. Two bodies were recovered, and four are missing. The US government swiftly provided $60 million for emergency work. The bridge's closure affects the Port of Baltimore, the 17th largest in the US. The US Congress will need to fund a replacement bridge.
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